Lot 3047
  • 3047

AN OCTAGONAL WHITE JADE VASE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description

  • porcelain
of octagonal baluster form supported on a splayed square-cut octagonal foot, the slightly rounded facetted sides rising to angled shoulders and a waisted neck of conforming section, flanked in openwork by two archaistic phoenix handles, very finely carved in low relief around the body with a band of broad chevron infilled with leiwen, below a border of hanging blades collaring the ridged mouth and rim, the translucent stone of pale celadon-white colour smoothly polished to a silky finish, wood stand

Provenance

Roger Keverne Ltd., London, 2000.

Literature

Roger Keverne, Summer Exhibition, London, 2000, cat. no. 83.

Condition

The vase is in overall in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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